Tim Kenyon and Tracy Penny Light are two of the university's four recipients of the 2012 Distinguished Teacher Awards

Arts continues to be the leading faculty for recipients of the university's Distinguished Teacher Award. Kudos to professors Tim Kenyon (Philosophy) and Tracy Penny Light (Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies) for each receiving the 2012 award, as announced by provost Geoff McBoyle at the university senate on March 26.

Distinguished Teacher Award citation on Tim Kenyon:

Tim Kenyon is an associate professor and Chair of the Department of Philosophy. Tim highly regarded for his “great ambition for student success”.  Students note that he incorporates memorable examples and humour into his lectures while encouraging student questions. His “mastery in the classroom” challenges their understanding of the course material while maintaining a positive atmosphere within the classroom. His genuine concern for his students’ success exists beyond the classroom, demonstrated by the extra study sessions he organizes. Tim also mentors junior faculty members. He works to cultivate a departmental environment in which faculty members and graduate students have regular opportunities to discuss their teaching practices, to...